Your Views for March 26
The dirty work of killing reform bill
Obituaries for March 26
John W. Cooper, 80, of Mountain View died March 3. No services. No family members. Survivors are asked to call Hilo Medical Center at (808) 932-3500, option 4.
Special Olympics swimming: West Hawaii Sharks excited and grateful for 2024 season
KAILUA-KONA — The Kona Community Aquatic Center (KCAC) is a special place to many in the community. It’s a gathering site where everyone — regardless of swim level — can escape reality and cool off from the West Hawaii sun by participating in almost any aquatic activity imaginable. Some pool ventures include two age-group swim teams, Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) swimming, BIIF water polo, another recreational swim team, water aerobics, keiki swim lessons and more.
Work on Lanikaula Street to begin in May
Hilo drivers are advised to expect delays around Lanikaula Street for the next year when a rehabilitation project begins in May.
Volcano Watch: Establishing a nascent monitoring program on Pico Basile Volcano, Equatorial Guinea
In 2012, steam began to rise from beneath the cracked concrete of a telecommunication station at the summit of Pico Basile volcano on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, in western Africa. The steaming lasted several days and extended to two nearby summit craters.
Obituaries for March 24
Gwendolynmae Keonaona Kamanu, 70, of Kalapana died March 3 at home. She was born in Honolulu and was a bus driver for the former Bragado Bus Service and worked for the former Kalapana Drive Inn. Memorial services at a later date. Survived by brothers, Edward K. (Mary) Kamanu of Kalapana and Stanley A. (Jeanne) Kamanu of Hilo; hanai sister, Vivian Maunakea of Honolulu; cousins, nieces and nephews, grand- and great-grandnieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Vikings bounce back to defeat Waveriders
BASEBALL: HILO 5 – KEALAKEHE 2
All-BIIF basketball teams released
KAILUA-KONA — The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) recently released its All-BIIF selections for the 2023-24 basketball season, including the player and coach-of-the-year awards.
That’s a wrap: 64th Haili Volleyball Tournament concludes
The 64th annual Haili Volleyball Tournament came to a close as adult teams played their title rounds on Saturday at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Tropical Gardening: Many palms figure in human history for thousands of years
This Sunday is Palm Sunday and is celebrated by Christians world wide. It is said to be the day that Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a donkey to celebrate Passover. He was greeted by a great crowd acclaiming him by waving date palm branches and shouting ”Hosanna,” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
Mountain View man arrested after violent domestic incident
Police have arrested and charged 41-year-old Stanton Anson Joaquin of Mountain View with various domestic-related offenses following a violent incident at a residence on Kaniela Road early Wednesday morning.
Obituaries for March 22
Bernard Paul K. Haena Sr., 80, of Kailua-Kona died Feb. 3 in Palo Alto, Calif. Born in Hilo, he was a retired mechanic for American Airlines in San Francisco and U.S. Navy veteran. Graveside service and burial 11 a.m. Wednesday (March 27) at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Sonia; sons, Bernard Jr. and Brian; daughter-in-law, Karen; siblings, Calvin Haena and Josephine Galang; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The moon is the spotlight at ‘Imiloa special traveling exhibit
Learners of all ages are invited to explore the special traveling exhibit “Kaulana Mahina: Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around!” at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center until June 9.
KSH baseball shuts out Pahoa
The Kamehameha Schools – Hawai‘i baseball team has been unstoppable so far this season, and claimed another victim, downing Pahoa High 11-0 as pitcher Shiloh Santos threw a no-hitter on Thursday afternoon at Walter Victor Baseball Complex in Hilo.
Obituaries for March 21
Stanley “Stan da Man” Kalehiwa Kelekolio, 53, of Hilo died March 9 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a in-studio broadcast producer for KPUA sports, DJ at KAHU radio, Kamehameha Schools cafeteria staff, owner and operator of his mobile disco, DJ at The Pali room and Breakwater nightclubs, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and The Ohuohu St. Kava gang. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Brief program to follow. Survived by brother, David (Chelle) Kelekolio of Hilo; sister, Dawnaree (Glenn) Arnold of Puna; sisters-in-law, Denise Kelekolio of Hilo and Ilka (Christian) Kaiwi; brother-in-law, Lawrence (Angela) Fong; nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Your Views for March 21
Privatizing Medicare would hurt millions
Haili juniors tournament concludes
The juniors segment of the 64th annual Haili Volleyball Tournament came to a close, as the top two teams of each of the eight divisions clashed on Wednesday night at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium.
Your Views for March 20
Grats to the Kohala Cowboys for victory
Waimea mini-horse named nonprofit’s Pet of the Year
A miniature horse from Waimea that visits patients at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital has become national nonprofit Pet Partners’ “Pet of the Year.”
